Operating a busy nuclear medicine department requires a reliable and heavy-duty set of imaging capabilities. Large, expensive equipment such as PET scanners, Dual Head Whole Body / SPECT and SPECT/CT systems are the backbone of most full-service departments. But what role should a smaller, single-head gamma camera play? Some technologists
The introduction of solid-state, or digital, technology ushered in a new era in nuclear imaging. These innovations have profoundly changed the way patients receive nuclear imaging and how the studies are performed. In this post, we’re taking a look at the six most significant ways that solid-state technology changed nuclear
Digirad recently spoke with Julius Davis, ARRT(N), CNMT, about his experience with Digirad gamma cameras. Mr. Davis has over five years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Within those five years, Julius has extensively worked with the Digirad Ergo and Digirad Cardius gamma cameras in a mobile inpatient setting
Although performing a SPECT MPI study in the supine position is common, upright cardiac imaging continues to gain in popularity. While the study type and camera technology are similar, the physical position of the patient affects critical aspects of both the study and the image. In this post, we take
At Digirad, we place hundreds of electrodes every day, so we know a thing or two about how to get a good ECG. I’ve heard countless tips on the best ways to improve signal strength and get a better study. Here are the four most common ways we’ve found to
As cardiology practices and nuclear medicine departments return to pre-pandemic patient volumes, Digirad is seeing an increasing need for team members. We currently have over 30 positions for cardiac stress technicians, nuclear medicine technologists, and more. In addition to existing hiring certified CSTs and NMTs, we also work with individuals
Maintaining accreditation is essential for any nuclear lab and demonstrates a commitment to strict national quality standards that ultimately ensure the highest level of patient care. While not a formal requirement to operate your practice, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) mandates that advanced imaging providers be
Adilene Castaneda works as a nuclear medicine technologist with Digirad to provide mobile nuclear imaging. Based out of Tinley Park, near Chicago, she travels to different medical practices across Illinois as part of Digirad’s mobile diagnostic imaging service. Adilene’s journey to nuclear medicine started at Triton College, where her original
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